Methyl Acrylate from Japan

Methyl acrylate is the methyl ester of acrylic acid, an unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It falls under HTS 2916.12.5050 as 'other' esters of acrylic acid, used primarily as a monomer in polymer production for paints, adhesives, and textiles. This classification applies to the pure chemical compound meeting chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure as methyl ester of acrylic acid to avoid misclassification

• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material regulations for flammable liquids; include stabilizers if required for transport

• Verify importer has proper TSCA registration for new chemical substances if not previously notified